FPI rankings

Week 4 of the college football season produced upset results that are driving big changes across the major rankings. Updated polls and computer models, including the coaches poll top 25 and ESPN's FPI rankings, have reshuffled teams across the board. Fans and analysts are debating which programs deserve their new spots and which losses were most damaging heading into conference play.

ESPN has released its updated Football Power Index ratings following Week 4 of the college football season, prompting analysis across sports media. Sports Illustrated highlighted which teams are rising and falling in the new rankings, as several programs saw their championship and playoff outlooks shift after weekend results. Fans are debating whether the model's projections match what they saw on the field.